THE SUFFRAGE PLAYS by Artemisia Theatre, opening November 1 at The Den
The opening production of Artemisia’s season will be THE SUFFRAGE PLAYS - an evening of three one-act comedies from the Suffrage Theatre, which focused on the importance of voting rights for women and was active from 1907-1914 as a vital element of the British Women’s Suffrage Movement.
Corduroy Invites You to a Beary Special Benefit!
All proceeds from this performance support Emerald City Theatre's abilities to create theater that represents diverse communities and inspires early readers, and builds self-confidence and teamwork through arts education classes and residencies.
Bastian Schweinsteiger Ranked No. 5 on List of Top-Selling adidas MLS Jerseys
Major League Soccer today announced that Bastian Schweinsteiger’s No. 31 Fire jersey ranked No. 5 in this year’s top-25 best-selling adidas jerseys sold on MLSstore.com.
Navy Pier Presents Benefit Gala “ExPIERience 2019” on October 23
After building on the success of the 2017 inaugural “A Celebration ExPIERience,” the Pier will host its second fundraiser to support its free arts and culture programs at Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination
Why My Child? Asks the "Mother of the Maid" - Review by Carol Moore
**** Recommended **** We think we know everything there is to know about celebrities – even celebrities from history. On the other hand, how would their choices in life look if we had a different perspective? Why did my child do that ________ (fill in the blank)? That’s the point of “Mother of the Maid”, Northlight Theatre’s poignant historic drama about the mother of Joan d’Arc, played to perfection by Kate Fry. Kudos to Director BJ Jones on an amazing production. 4 Spotlights
"The Barber of Seville" - Review by Jeffrey Leibham
****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**** Lyric Opera of Chicago has launched their 65th season with a massively entertaining production of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville." While this may be the 16th time that Lyric has presented this work -- it was featured as the second opera of their inaugural season -- it is only the first time that long-time Music Director Sir Andrew Davis has actually conducted it here. And that's significant. With him on the podium there is clearly no doubt that the pacing will consistently and perfectly drive the frivolity forward. From the iconic and instantly-recognizable overture to the delightfully ebullient finale Davis expertly guides this production. Add in the first-rate cast and incredible design elements and the result is as nearly perfect a version of this opera that you will ever have the pleasure to experience. 4 BIG SPOTLIGHTS
Go Backstage with "Bernhardt/Hamlet" - Review by Carol Moore
**** Recommended **** If you’ve never been an actor, I’m sure you’ve wondered – I know I have – what’s going on backstage. Do you ever wish you could go back there and see what’s going on? “Bernhardt/Hamlet”, an amusing backstage romp centered on legendary actress Sarah Berhhardt, will give you a glimpse at the things those actors get up to when the audience isn’t around. The first act runs a tiny bit long, but otherwise it’s a wonderful show. 4 Spotlights
Fall From Tree Stand Injures Whiteland Man
On 10/12/2019 Conservation Officers were called to 2496 S. 775 W. in Morgan County to investigate a tree stand accident which injured Bradley Wise, age 33, of Whiteland.
ECT Executive Director and Co-Founder Karen Cardarelli steps down
Emerald City Theatre (ECT) Executive Director and Co-Founder Karen Cardarelli announced today that she is stepping down after 23 years of inspired leadership.